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Blest Beginnings

2500 S 27th St, Abilene, TX 79605
licensed capacity
83
open each week
4 days
a week, county median
$124
year first permitted
2014

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About

About Blest Beginnings

Blest Beginnings is a licensed child care center in Abilene, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 28, 2014, for up to 83 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Thursday, 8:15 AM to 2:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
8:15 AM to 2:30 PM
Licensed capacity
83 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:15 AM to 2:30 PM
Tuesday8:15 AM to 2:30 PM
Wednesday8:15 AM to 2:30 PM
Thursday8:15 AM to 2:30 PM
FridayNot listed
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity83 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Blest Beginnings has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Taylor County has a median price of $124 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Taylor County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$124
Home daycare$113

Toddler

Center$117
Home daycare$108

Preschool

Center$114
Home daycare$107

School age

Center$108
Home daycare$102

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Blest Beginnings

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
83 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2014
License number
#1520981
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 19, 2025: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 4 visits

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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See all 9 visits
  1. Nov 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 17, 2023Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver

      “It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that the activity plan was not followed by former caregivers.”

      The state verified the correction on May 16, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

      “It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that young children in care were not properly supervised.”

      The state verified the correction on May 16, 2023

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      “It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that two young children in care were unsupervised by the caregivers on two separate occasions. Neither incident was reported to Child Care Regulation by the former caregivers or any operational staff.”

      The state verified the correction on May 16, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

      “It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that gloves were not discarded after use and handwashing did not occur after each diaper change with the caregivers and children in care.”

      The state verified the correction on May 16, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that former caregivers failed to utilize good judgment with children in care.”

      The state verified the correction on May 16, 2023

  9. Sep 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Blest Beginnings

Is Blest Beginnings licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 28, 2014.

When was Blest Beginnings last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on November 19, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Blest Beginnings had rules cited by the state?

No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 4 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Blest Beginnings care for?

83, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Blest Beginnings accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Blest Beginnings' hours?

Monday to Thursday, 8:15 AM to 2:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Blest Beginnings cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (325) 692-2360 to ask.

What is Blest Beginnings' phone number?

(325) 692-2360.

Where is Blest Beginnings?

2500 S 27th St, Abilene, TX 79605. The nearest other daycare we list is Alliance After School Care at Alcorta, 0.4 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).